Comments on: Kate Spade handbag ala vintage Enid Collins

By: Sue Young

Sue Young — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:57:42 +0000

I wrote “the” book on Enid Collins if anyone is interested in learning more of the history..and tons of designs! Such a prolific artist..LOVE!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170398872088&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

By: Ellen M.

Ellen M. — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:47:00 +0000

Pam:
Loved the Stiffel lamps. I have 2 quite similar- but all the white paint started to flake off. Had them stripped in preparation for powder coating, but then powder coater got cold feet.
Thoughts?
Any chance you could show my (childhood Crosley kitchen) unmarked oak midmod chairs (previously sent photos) so savvy types like Palm Springs Stephan can help id/ find more?
Thanks.

By: Sophie @ Century Finds

Sophie @ Century Finds — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:10:12 +0000

I cannot believe that I passed on a genuine Enid Collins at an estate sale just yesterday. It was beautiful but, I thought, overpriced. Ahem. It was nowhere near $375! Oh well, every day I learn something new…

By: madsarah

madsarah — Sat, 09 May 2009 02:37:43 +0000

I see bags like this in antique stores all the time. A lot of them are sort of stiff and have wooden bottoms. I have one that’s really similar to the one in the picture (but much nicer) and I think I paid $40, which seemed like a lot at the time but is nothing compared to the ridiculous price tag on the Kate Spade version!

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 08 May 2009 22:18:37 +0000

I remember these when I was a child. Brings back memories.

By: Catz

Catz — Fri, 08 May 2009 22:04:20 +0000

How lovely! We need a lesson posted on how to make these! What a fun project this can be.

By: Gretchen S.

Gretchen S. — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:14:27 +0000

Those handbags remind me of my beloved grandmother and her friends. Nice link to vintage examples on eBay, Pam! Etsy Vintage has some listed today as well.

By: Tikimama

Tikimama — Fri, 08 May 2009 17:26:59 +0000

I’d never heard of Enid Collins before – thanks for the introduction!!

By: Sara in AZ

Sara in AZ — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:13:40 +0000

One cool bag that is made in the good old USA is Harveys Seatbelt Bags. They are made totally out of seatbelts! They are not cheap, but they are practically indestructible. Here is the website and the cool story of how they started making the bags.
http://www.seatbeltbags.com

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:12:50 +0000

I remember selling a lot of these bags, the work in them is amazing. Kate Spade’s is just to pricey for me. The real thing suits me better.